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1 One Hundred Years of the Cosmological Constant The Big Bang: Fact or Fiction? Cormac O Raifeartaigh FRAS WIT Maths/Physics Seminar Series June 2017
2 Overview I Introducing the cosmological constant Einstein s 1917 static model of the universe Problems of interpretation II The fallow years The expanding universe (1929) Einstein abandons the cosmological constant Many others abandon the term (age paradox resolved) Einstein in Berlin III Resurrection A new age problem (1990s) The accelerating universe (1998) Dark energy and the cosmological constant The quantum energy of the vacuum
3 The general theory of relativity The general principle of relativity (1907-) Relativity and accelerated motion? The principle of equivalence Equivalence of gravity and acceleration The principle of Mach Relativity of inertia Structure of space determined by matter A long road ( ) Gravity = curvature of space-time Covariant field equations?
4 The field equations of GR (1915) 10 non-linear differential equations that relate the geometry of space-time to the density and flow of mass-energy SR GR ds 2 = 4 μ,ν=1 n μν dx μ dx ν ds 2 = 4 μ,ν=1 g μν dx μ dx ν n μν : constants g μν : variables
5 I Einstein s 1917 model of the cosmos A natural progression Ultimate test for new theory of gravitation Principle 1: stasis Assume static distribution of matter Principle 2: uniformity Assume no-zero, uniform distribution of matter Principle 3: Mach s principle No such thing as empty space Boundary conditions at infinity? A spatially closed universe
6 The Einstein World & the cosmological constant Assume stasis (no evidence to the contrary) Non-zero density of matter Introduce closed spatial curvature To conform with Mach s principle Solves problem of g μν Introduce new term in GFE* Additional term needed in field equations Allowed by relativity Quantitative model of the universe Cosmic radius related to matter density Cosmic radius related to cosmological constant
7 Introduction of the cosmological constant From 3(a), in accordance with (1a) one calculates for the R μν x 1 = x 2 = x 3 = 0 the values 2 P P P , for R μν 1 g 2 μνr, the values 1 P P P c2 P 2, while for κt one obtains the values R μν 1 2 g μν R ds 2 = dx dx dx r2 2P 2 = κ T μν 2 c 2 dt κρc 2 Thus from (1) the two contradictory equations are obtained 1 P 2 = 0 3c 2 P 2 = κρc2 (4) Einstein 1933 λ term needed for (static) solution Interpretation?
8 Einstein s view of the cosmological constant Not an energy of space Incompatible with Mach s Principle A necessary evil An ugly modification of the GFE (Einstein 1918) Dispensible? Purpose = non-trivial static solution if the universe is not static, then away with the cosmic constant Einstein s postcard to Hermann Weyl A changing view New form of GFE (Einstein 1918) λ = constant of integration?
9 Einstein s view of the cosmological constant Introduced in analogy with Newtonian cosmology Full section on Newtonian gravity (Einstein 1917) Indefinite potential at infinity? 2 φ = 4πGρ (P1) 2 φ λφ = 4πGρ (P2) Modifying Newtonian gravity Extra term in Poisson s equation A foil for relativistic models Introduce cosmic constant in similar manner Inexact analogy Modified GFE corresponds to P3, not P2 A significant error? Implications for interpretation 2 φ + c 2 λ = 4πGρ (P3)
10 Schrödinger and the cosmological constant Schrödinger, 1918 Cosmic constant term not necessary for cosmic model Negative pressure term in energy-momentum tensor Einstein s reaction New formulation equivalent to original (Questionable: physics not the same) Erwin Schrödinger Schrödinger, 1918 Could pressure term be time-dependent? Einstein s reaction If not constant, time dependence unknown I have no wish to enter this thicket of hypotheses T μν = p p p ρ p
11 Measuring the cosmic constant Calculate orbits of astronomical bodies Newtonian calculation Compare with astronomical observation Difference = measure of cosmological constant Possible in principle (Einstein 1921a) Globular clusters Specific example (Einstein 1921b) Null result Future observations? More accurate data needed
12 The stability of the Einstein World How does cosmic constant term work? Assume uniform distribution of matter Perturbation What happens if the density of matter varies slightly? Failed to investigate No mention of issue in 1917 paper No mention of issue until 1927, 1930 Lemaître (1927) Cosmos expanding from Einstein World Eddington (1930) Einstein World unstable
13 II Non-static cosmologies Alexander Friedman (1922) Consider time-varying solutions for the cosmos Expanding or contracting universe Retain cosmic constant for generality Alexander Friedman ( ) Evolving universe Time-varying radius and density of matter Positive or negative spatial curvature Depends on matter Ω =d/d c Reception (1927) Rejected by Einstein Considered hypothetical (unrealistic) Ignored by community All possible universes
14 Lemaître s universe (1927) Georges Lemaître (1927) Allow time-varying solutions (expansion) Retain cosmic constant Compare astronomical observation Redshifts of the nebulae (Slipher) Extra-galactic nature of the nebulae (Hubble) Georges Lemaître ( ) Expansion from static Einstein World Instability (implicit) Reception Ignored by community Rejected by Einstein Vôtre physique est abominable!
15 The watershed: Hubble s law Hubble s law (1929) A linear redshift/distance relation for the spiral nebulae Linear relation: h = 500 kms -1 Mpc -1 (Cepheid I stars) Edwin Hubble ( ) Evidence of cosmic expansion? RAS meeting (1930): Eddington, de Sitter Friedman-Lemaître models circulated Time-varying radius and density of matter Einstein apprised Cambridge visit (June 1930) Sojourn at Caltech (Spring 1931)
16 Expanding models of the cosmos (1930 -) Eddington (1930, 31) On the instability of the Einstein universe Expansion caused by condensation? Tolman (1930, 31) On the behaviour of non-static models Expansion caused by annihilation of matter? de Sitter (1930, 31) Further remarks on the expanding universe Expanding universes of every flavour Einstein abandons λ (1931, 32) Friedman-Einstein model k =1, λ = 0 Einstein-de Sitter model k = 0, λ = 0 Problem: Age paradox Einstein s steady state model (~1931): λ = energy of the vacuum?
17 The Friedman-Einstein model (1931) Cosmic constant abandoned Unsatisfactory (unstable solution) Unnecessary (non-static universe) Calculations of cosmic radius and density Einstein: P ~ 10 8 lyr, ρ ~ g/cm 3, t ~ yr We get: P ~ 10 9 lyr, ρ ~ g/cm 3, t ~ 10 9 yr Explanation for age paradox? Assumption of homogeneity at early epochs Not a cyclic model Model fails at P = 0 Contrary to what is usually stated
18 The age paradox ( ) Rewind Hubble graph (Lemaître 1931) U smaller in the past Extremely dense, extremely hot ( big bang ) Expanding and cooling ever since Fr Georges Lemaître But time of expansion = 1/H = 10 9 years Universe younger than the stars?
19 Lemaître s universe ( ) Expansion from radioactive decay Retain cosmic constant Stagnant epoch Circumvents age problem Accelerated epoch λ = Energy of vacuum p = - ρ 0 c 2, ρ 0 = λc 2 /8πG Lemaître s universe
20 Abandoning the cosmic constant λ used to address age problem Eddington, Lemaitre, Tolman Resolution of the age problem Recalibration of distance Cepheid II stars; stellar intensities New age ~ years Walther Baade Allan Sandage Cosmic constant abandoned Unnecessary term Neglected for many years Redundant 1950s-1990s)
21 My greatest blunder Einstein s description of cosmic constant term Reported by George Gamow Controversy Queried by Straumann, Livio Not in Einstein s papers or other reports Our findings Consistent with actions Einstein s remark reported by Gamow, Alpher, Wheeler Georges Gamow Meaning of remark Failure to spot instability of static solution Failure to predict expanding universe
22 Einstein s biggest blunder: removing the cc? III The return of the cosmic constant New problems with time of expansion (HST) Resurrect λ (Turner, Krauss, Carroll) Observations of Type Ia Supernovae (1998) Light from furthest supernovae too dim Expansion speeding up in recent epochs? Confirmation - further studies Georges Gamow Geometry of cosmos Flat geometry - Astronomy, CMB Ω = 1 (but Ω M = 0.3) Dark energy: extra component in energy density of universe
23 WMAP Satellite (2002) Details of CMB spectrum Details of galaxy formation Details of flatness of U Dark energy Cosmic microwave background
24 WMAP measurements of CMB (2005) Spectrum of T variations Geometry is flat (to 1%) Dark energy 74% Strong support for dark energy Strong support for inflation Fit to theory
25 Modern big bang model: Λ-CDM A flat, accelerating universe containing matter, dark matter and dark energy 1. Ordinary matter: 4% (astrophysics) 2. Dark matter: 22% (astrophysics) 3. Dark energy : 74% (supernova, CMB) Ω = 1 (Ω M = 0.26; Ω Λ = 0.74) Einstein s biggest blunder: removing the cc?
26 Physics of dark energy Allowed by general relativity Cosmological constant term Constant or variable? Natural tendency of space to expand? Quantum energy of vacuum? GR meets QT Why of similar order to matter density? Conflict between theory and observation Other explanations for DE?
27 The quantum energy of the vacuum Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Fundamental limit Zero-point energy Minimum energy level 0 Δx.Δp ħ/2 Δt.ΔE ħ/2 Apply to vacuum state Pure vacuum does not exist Particle pair production Calculation of vacuum energy Energy gravitates: extremely large value Incompatible with astronomical constraints on Λ Ω vac / Ω Λ =
28 Chequered history Summary Introduction, abandonment and resurrection Undoubtedly back (DE) Cosmic acceleration (astronomy) Problem of interpretation Quantum energy of the vacuum Mismatch between theory and experiment Cancellations due to inhomogeneities? Alternative explanations Quintessence Echo of cosmic inflation Alternative theories of gravity?
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